I'm sure they're doing their best
The boys are back after a week off, and Paul is excited to talk about his time at the outdoor hockey game, where he also got to experience hockey cosplay. Drew was in Las Vegas at a conference for work, and managed to have a good time by looking at watches in his spare time. Drew once again asks the government if he has been a good boy with another ill-advised purchase.
Drew does some traveling and remembers how much he loves flying on airplanes. Paul is excited for the big game outdoor hockey match. Skype, the tool used by the boys to record, is going away, so they need to figure out a plan. Drew talks about his progress with his flight simming.
Drew provides an update on his flight sim equipment situation, and also talks about getting his new phone. Paul makes a new investment in his home, and finishes watching "The Wire." Drew news a new headphone amp and DAC, maybe?
Drew gets a great deal on some flight sim gear, but has a new problem and doesn't want Paul to laugh at him. Paul gives an update on his ROG Ally X modding. Drew tries to use Apple Intelligence and "doesn't get it." Paul is excited about a possible "Buffy: The Vampire Slayer" reboot. Drew finally plays a game on Paul's PS5, and it's a remake of a classic that he has big feelings about.
Drew shares an import "The Jon Kruger" update. Drew is back with an update on how he "fixed" his furnace usage, with a twist no one sees coming. Paul decides to modify his handheld video game console. "Civilization 7" is coming out soon, and Paul becomes a "video game YouTube guy" as his hype increases. Drew burns his face off (not furnace related). How to plan a trip to Europe?
Drew goes to the skin doctor and doesn't like his new lifestyle. Paul gets some groceries delivered. Drew enjoyed "Warhammer: Space Marine 2" and Paul equally enjoyed "Dragon Age: The Veilguard." Paul brings back an update on his handheld OS. Drew and Paul both buy some power banks, but Paul got a better one. Paul points out that new benchmarks are out for the upcoming nVidia 5090 cards, and wonders: is Drew more or less interested now?
Drew finally gets his data from Google... or does he? Paul makes room on the Columbus Blue Jackets bandwagon for everyone. Drew talks about ammunition for a really long time.
Paul makes a life-changing discovery, but Drew initially isn't so sure. Paul watches a "new" show. Paul asks the question: is Drew going to buy a new nVidia 5090 card with it's imminent launch? Paul talks about his special project he's been working on.
The boys recap the Christmas season, and talk about some cool Lego sets they built. Paul 'gifted' Drew his old PS5 and Drew still can't understand the UI. For his Birthday, Paul taught Drew and his friends how to play "Food Chain Magnate" and they talk a little about the game. Drew watches a movie that Paul previously mentioned, and now he wants more of it. Paul is playing the not-Mass Effect "Dragon Age: The Vielguard" and Drew is playing some modern takes on the "Resident Evil" franchise. Paul makes a breakthrough with the Swift programming language.
Paul and Drew (maybe?) decide on a place to meet up for a Christmas dinner. Drew has an update on his quest to obtain his Nest data from Google, and a listener also provides some perspective. Drew buys some "licorice" and Paul provides some feedback. Drew tries his hand at emulating the PS3. Drew needs a new phone case and Paul hates his choices.